Just for Fun...

Stingray with Pings)))

Here is the latest picture of my Stingray Robot. I have added three Ping))) detectors and three rack handles for bumpers (like Parallax's Chris Savage did on his prototype). Parallax has a kit to do this (less the rack handles) and you can see it here. A video is also at this link.

The test code that I am using is giving me some problems and I haven't figured it out yet. The left motor spins in reverse when it should go forward. Some people are correcting this by reversing the connections, but I want to understand what is going on first. I will post my own video of it roaming when I get it working.

Update: I have it working now! I've made a lot progress understanding the code and how it works. Thanks to all the Parallax Forum members who helped! Video will follow...

Louisiana Tech Robotics' Club

The Louisiana Tech Robotics' Club is up and running and off to a good start this year. Their new blog can be found here and will include meeting times, activities and other info.

I tryed to attend these meetings last year, but the meeting schedule was irregular and so I only made a couple. I hope they have a great year! I also hope that  I can make some of the meetings too. I know I can learn a lot!

Another Scribbler Robot Camp

We just finished the third of six Scribbler Robot Camps for the Monroe City Schools. This week, Jody Moorhead, of Instructional Technology, and I were at Wossman High School. We had another full house of fifteen students and some great teacher support. It is always so much fun to see the students figure out all the little robot can do.

This year, we will have three Jr. High camps and three High School camps.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year and happy roboting in 2010!

Merry Christmas

For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given... - Isaiah 9:6

I saw this image on one the robotic sites that I visit regularly and saw it as a Modonna and Child (Mary and the Baby Jesus). Compare the image below and let me know what you think!

Merry Christmas! Hope you find something to fun to play with under your tree.

Happy Thanksgiving

Did a little Googling and found this cool Turkey-Bot at a blog called A Bit Dotty. The drawing is used with the artist and author's permission. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!